Guardians of The Lambsfoot!

Jack Black said:
Sorry about that! :rolleyes:

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I think the one marked Joeradza might be Taylor's (Tmd_87)??
 
donn said:
LOL! Well well well I didn't know that. The reason I know of it as Robin Hood's Cave is because that's what the people I used to climb with said it was (and of course it's marked on maps as such). I'm still in touch with one of my old climbing buddies (who like you is from Sheffield and who has spent most of their life in the Peak District), and they know it as Robin Hood's Cave as well.:D Looks like I'm going to have to surprise them with a little educational e-mail :D
Thanks for posting that picture; so Robin Hood's Cave doesn't really exist anymore? Or not in it's original form? It must of been great sleeping in them :thumbsup:. Was there less folk out there when you did that, every time I've been there, Stanage Edge, at least betwixt Cowper Stone and the Long Causeway has always been quite busy.
Aye, I've heard that about the Norfolk Arms to. It's probably got those God awful tartan carpets to. :rolleyes: :cool:



Thanks Harry; the landscape shots were taken with my very beat up Samsung J5 phone. Quite surprised how good they are myself.
I didn't see any sheep on the moors, but hardly surprising at this time of the year as they'll of been moved down to the lower winter pastures. Can I ask what you were doing in Doncaster?
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The company that I worked for manufactured Gears in Carr Hill and Agricultural Tractors in Doncaster . I first went there to review quality issues with gears that we obtained for our use in the U.S.A. and in 1986 we transferred production of a couple of tractor models from the U.S.A. to Doncaster and I was there to assist . My last trip there was in 2003 .
Harry
 
Great pictures and commentary, Guardians! Love seeing the sights and sites of the UK and 'down-under' and learning some of the history. Like many of us in the U.S. I have family from England and Wales. My paternal grandfather was born in Shropshire, 1879. My great grandfather was born in Wales. Having a lambsfoot is, a sense, like connecting with my grandfather. I know he had knives and when he passed my father had a few of his. I was to young to remember or know much about them. I'd like to think that, and he might have carried a lambsfoot:)

Here's Rosie waiting for Iron Mike with her close, but, no cigar, substitute. Have a great day. Preston
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donn said:
LOL! Well well well I didn't know that. The reason I know of it as Robin Hood's Cave is because that's what the people I used to climb with said it was (and of course it's marked on maps as such). I'm still in touch with one of my old climbing buddies (who like you is from Sheffield and who has spent most of their life in the Peak District), and they know it as Robin Hood's Cave as well.:D Looks like I'm going to have to surprise them with a little educational e-mail :D
Thanks for posting that picture; so Robin Hood's Cave doesn't really exist anymore? Or not in it's original form? It must of been great sleeping in them :thumbsup:. Was there less folk out there when you did that, every time I've been there, Stanage Edge, at least betwixt Cowper Stone and the Long Causeway has always been quite busy.
Aye, I've heard that about the Norfolk Arms to. It's probably got those God awful tartan carpets to. :rolleyes: :cool:



Thanks Harry; the landscape shots were taken with my very beat up Samsung J5 phone. Quite surprised how good they are myself.
I didn't see any sheep on the moors, but hardly surprising at this time of the year as they'll of been moved down to the lower winter pastures. Can I ask what you were doing in Doncaster?
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It's has become an increasingly common error David, I'll see if I can find an older map with the two caves marked. Robin Hood's Cave does still exist, but is a little harder to find since you have to walk along the bottom of crag to get to it (though there are easy descent routes fairly close to the Balcony Cave. If you stand facing the crag, it is to the left of the balcony, slightly lower, and about 20 feet or so away, from what I recall. You have to climb up to it, about 15-20 feet, but it's not difficult. There's a smallish platform, with a entrance high enough to walk into, but the cave itself is large than the Balcony Cave (which isn't much of a cave anymore). Definitely worth a visit, but tread carefully, some climbers don't respect the crag as much as they did in the past :thumbsdown:

Edit - I just checked my Stanage climbing guides, and they are differentiated in the latest edition as Robin Hood's Cave and Robin Hood's Balcony Cave. The short scramble up to the former is actually graded HD, but the start is dead easy, I've done it in the dark numerous times. If you have a Stanage guide it's listed as Robin Hood's Cave Gully (I've always thought of it as a descent gully - it's listed as a Diff in the earlier guide). The guide says: "Out on the left, part way up Robin Hood's Cave Gully, is the legendary Robin Hood's Cave, which has been used as a perfect, weatherproof bivouac site for generations. If you do stop there, and you should if you consider yourself a true Stanage habitue, please respect the place, keep it clean and remove any detritus left by less caring souls."

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Ramrodmb said:
I think the one marked Joeradza might be Taylor's (Tmd_87)??
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This is not a good start! That came about as the result of a PM I received, which rather confused me :rolleyes: Thanks Mark :thumbsup:

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pjsjr said:
Great pictures and commentary, Guardians! Love seeing the sights and sites of the UK and 'down-under' and learning some of the history. Like many of us in the U.S. I have family from England and Wales. My paternal grandfather was born in Shropshire, 1879. My great grandfather was born in Wales. Having a lambsfoot is, a sense, like connecting with my grandfather. I know he had knives and when he passed my father had a few of his. I was to young to remember or know much about them. I'd like to think that, and he might have carried a lambsfoot:)

Here's Rosie waiting for Iron Mike with her close, but, no cigar, substitute. Have a great day. Preston
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Nice post Preston, your grandfather may well have had a Lambsfoot :) Cool pic, I hope Rosie isn't waiting much longer :thumbsup:

pjsjr said:
Great idea, Jack, You are amazingly generous with your time, thank you! Preston
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Thanks Preston, but I'm not doing very well so far this time! :rolleyes: :D :thumbsup:
 
donn said:
Literally a bus ride outside of Sheffield
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David magnificent photos and scenery. That's my kind of terrain right there. Great post as always.

Jack Black said:
Here's Poucher's photograph from the early 60's.
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Thanks Jack for this pic and narrative. Most interesting.

dc50 said:
Ashley's Choice in a English Village :)
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You did it again Dave! A wonderful pic.

Half/Stop said:
My special package was in the mailbox yesterday! :thumbsup: I will get to see the contents tomorrow!
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Can't wait to see it Ron. :)


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Half/Stop said:
My special package was in the mailbox yesterday! :thumbsup: I will get to see the contents tomorrow! :cool: :D
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Excited! :D :thumbsup:

I guess I could show you a photo of your knives, but that spoil the surprise ;) :D :thumbsup:

pjsjr said:
I have no doubt, Jack, that you will catch on quick. It would be a neat deal for all of us. Let us know if there’s a way we can help you.
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Thanks Preston, you're very kind :thumbsup:

Fodderwing said:
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Fantastic photo Dwight :thumbsup:
 
@donn Thank you for all the terrific photos and descriptions of the areas in them! :thumbsup:
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Fodderwing said:
Can't wait to see it Ron. :)


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I can’t wait to see them either Dwight! :D I’ve looked at all the photos of this beautiful Lambsfoot as you have posted them. I can’t decide if it is exceptional Rosewood or beautifully streaked Ebony! Please enlighten an ole man and forgive me if I have overlooked it in a previous post! This thread is hopping lately, which is a great thing, but sometimes I may be guilty of looking through the postings at a less than leisurely pace! :D
 
Jack Black said:
Fantastic photo Dwight
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Thank you kind sir.

Mescladis said:
Great picture Fodderwing Fodderwing
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Thank you!

Half/Stop said:
I can’t wait to see them either Dwight! :D I’ve looked at all the photos of this beautiful Lambsfoot as you have posted them. I can’t decide if it is exceptional Rosewood or beautifully streaked Ebony! Please enlighten an ole man and forgive me if I have overlooked it in a previous post! This thread is hopping lately, which is a great thing, but sometimes I may be guilty of looking through the postings at a less than leisurely pace!
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It's ironwood Ron. And I don't believe it's possible to peruse this thread at a leisurely rate! :rolleyes:

Half/Stop said:
But I’m more excited to see my wonderful wife!
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I know just how you feel my friend. There is no greater blessing.
 
Fodderwing said:
It's ironwood Ron. And I don't believe it's possible to peruse this thread at a leisurely rate! :rolleyes:

I know just how you feel my friend. There is no greater blessing.
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Thanks Dwight! I got smart and searched the thread! Man you picked up that beauty on the exchange! Wow what a find! :thumbsup: You’re right on my friend, no greater blessing! :D

Jack Black said:
I'm sure Pam will be just as excited to have you back Ron :)
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Thanks Jack! I know she will and that’s a great feeling! :thumbsup:
 
tmd_87 said:
I think the one you have down for Joe is mine...LOL edit: oh I see you fixed it!

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Sorry for the confusion Taylor :thumbsup:

That Ironwood is incredible, when I ordered it, I really didn't expect it to look quite as amazing. Stay warm and safe my friend :) :thumbsup:
 
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